NSMQ grand finale: Mfantsipim, Keta, St Augustine’s clash

It will be fast and fierce and tension-filled as the three finalist teams of the National Science and Mathematics quiz (NSMQ) face off for the coveted "NSMQ title holders"  today in the citadel of education, Cape Coast. 

Three schools, three teams, Mfantsipim School, Keta Senior High School and St Augustine’s College will stand neck to neck for one trophy, the goodies and bragging rights that await the winning team.

All teams fought hard, slashing and kicking "giant" teams in this year's NSMQ to reach the grand finale and they would not let it slide without giving it a fight.

It would be a battle of speedy, accuracy mixed with care and composure and loads of academic prowess and confidence on the stage.

The three schools, Mfantsipim School, Keta Senior High Technical School and St Augustine’s College, will face each other in what promises to be a fiercely contested finale.

Keta SHTS

Keta SHTS is a strong team having gradually registered its presence on the NSMQ stage in recent times.

Last year, Keta beat St Augustine’s College and Tamale Senior High to reach the semi-finals.

The school last reached the final of the NSMQ in 2021 making great impressions on viewers.

This year, the teamwork of Perpetual Sefakor Gakpetor, Clinton Edem Adorsoo and Frederick Adjavor Sowalo propelled Keta SHTS to the Grand Finale and they are determined to take the title for the first time.

They have arrived at the finals having beaten heavyweights such as Achimota school.

But it will not be without a fight from the Mfantsipim School and St Augustine’s College, both of whom have tasted victory before.

St Augustine’s College

St Augustine’s College is hungry for a title as they last clinched the prestigious trophy in 2019.

They are a team to watch as they have never reached the finals without going home with the title.

For all the two final appearances, they went home as winners, the last being in 2019.

It is obvious that the St Augustine’s team this year is on fire.

They have, on their journey to the final, beat schools such as Wesley Girls, Ghana National College, Bishop Herman and St Hubert to reach the final.

Mfantsipim School

Mfantsipim School cannot be underestimated either having beaten the reigning indefatigable champions, Presbyterian Boys, sending them home in the semi-finals.
Mfantsipim is definitely a team to watch.

The spirit of the "only school" in Ghana to win the coveted title is high. They need the title to quench the 10-year-old title thirst.  

History of NSMQ

The NSMQ, launched in 1993 by Primetime Limited, has grown into Ghana's most celebrated academic competition, aimed at inspiring interest in science and maths among senior high school students.

Starting as a televised quiz contest in Accra, the NSMQ quickly became a national favourite for its challenging questions and thrilling matchups between top schools.

Over the years, it has encouraged academic excellence and inspired students to pursue STEM careers, fostering friendly rivalries and strong alumni support across the country.

This year, a record-breaking 157 schools are competing, with 126 battling it out in the preliminary stage.

In a historic move, the 2024 competition has shifted to Cape Coast, a city known for its longstanding educational legacy.

This relocation allows more regional audiences to experience the excitement first-hand, as Ghana's brightest students showcase their knowledge and skills on a grand stage.

The NSMQ continues to inspire future generations of scientists and mathematicians across Ghana.